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NI has lacked a ‘proper policy response’ to cost-of-living crisis, report says

The absence of a functioning government in Northern Ireland means that it is the only part of the UK to have lacked a “proper policy response” to the cost-of-living crisis, a think tank has said. The new report by the Centre for Progressive Policy ...

19 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

£688 million released for long-delayed public sector pay rises

Stormont ministers have agreed to release £688 million to make outstanding pay awards for public sector workers in Northern Ireland. Individual departments have each been given an allocation and will now negotiate with relevant trade unions on ...

15 Feb 2024 at 18:39

Northern Ireland

Why are voters in Northern Ireland poised for a return to the polls?

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said a Stormont Assembly election will go ahead, despite not setting a date for the poll. Here, we answer some of the key questions about the political turmoil at Stormont. – What caused the ...

28 Oct 2022 at 17:30

Northern Ireland

Beattie apologises for saying DUP MLAs were whining ‘like a girl’

Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has apologised after he claimed in the Northern Ireland Assembly that DUP MLAs were screaming and whining “like a girl”. Mr Beattie, who this year was involved in a controversy over historical tweets, ...

07 Dec 2022 at 14:43

Northern Ireland

Lessons around McMonagle employment can be learned by all, says O’Neill

Lessons can be learned by all following a probe into employment arrangements for a now disgraced former Sinn Fein press officer, Michelle O’Neill has said. A Northern Ireland Assembly report found that Michael McMonagle likely ...

21 Jan 2025 at 13:46

Northern Ireland

Committee to investigate funding of key public services in Northern Ireland

An inquiry into the funding of key public services in Northern Ireland has been launched by a Westminster committee. The cross-party Northern Ireland Affairs Committee said it would review existing and potential revenue ...

10 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Pseudomonas bacteria found in 459 water outlets of new maternity unit – Dodds

A potentially dangerous bacteria was found in 459 water outlets in Belfast’s new maternity hospital, MLAs have been told. The figure was revealed by DUP MLA Diane Dodds as she launched a motion calling for a full ...

26 Nov 2024 at 13:05

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Derry MLA welcomes recognition of need for increased respite provision

SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has welcomed Assembly recognition of the need for increased respite provision for children with learning difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour. On Monday the SDLP ...

22 Oct 2024 at 15:00

Northern Ireland

Communities Minister rejects assessment of ‘hostile environment’ for GAA

Stormont Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has rejected an assessment of a “hostile environment” for the GAA. It comes after comments from GAA president Jarlath Burns last week around the long-stalled ...

27 Feb 2025 at 16:37

Northern Ireland

Political stability needed to protect union, says Tony Blair

Political stability is the best way to protect the union between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, former prime minister Tony Blair has told MPs. Mr Blair said he wanted the union to be maintained ...

16 Mar 2023 at 14:08

Northern Ireland

What is in Stormont’s new Programme for Government?

Stormont’s new Programme for Government has set targets of building more than 5,000 new social homes and treating an additional 70,000 hospital patients by 2027. The 100-page document also says the ...

03 Mar 2025 at 14:18

Northern Ireland

Ministers will not be allowed to evade Assembly accountability, Poots warns

Stormont’s Speaker has warned ministers that he will not accept any attempts to “evade responsibility” in accountability to the Assembly. Edwin Poots delivered the warning after MLAs were told DUP ...

12 Mar 2024 at 16:10

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